Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

Read the final sentence from "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog." 
"Today Hachiko is a place where friends and family long separated come together again."
What is the most likely reason the author concluded the story with this statement?

• It reminds the reader that Hachiko reunited with his owner each day, and his statue serves a similar purpose for friends and families

• It emphasizes that the statue still brings the community together, just as Hachiko tried to do while he was alive. 

• It helps the reader understand that Hachiko might have been forgotten, but luckily the statue acts as a reminder of the loyal dog. 

• It suggest that Hachiko was lonely during his life, but today people show their love of him by gathering at the statue. 

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According to "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," what does Hachiko do every day?

• Hachiko steals food from strangers in the city square

• Hachiko escorts his owner to and from the train station

• Hachiko gets lost walking from the station to his home

• Hachiko accompanies Kentaro to his school downtown

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In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," who is Hachiko's owner?

• A university professor

• A young boy from Tokyo

• A busy train conductor

• A station security guard

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In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," why does Hachiko's owner stop going to the train station?

• He stops taking the train to work

• He dies while he is at work

• He decides to leave Hachiko behind

• He moves to another city

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According to "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," how do the Japanese people honor Hachiko?

• They give him scraps of food

• They send his owner flowers

• They find him a new home

• They build a statue of him

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Read these sentences from "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog." 
The dog was beautiful, but his sharp face reminded me of a wolf's. I grabbed mama's kimono and stepped behind her, just in case.
Why does the dog's physical similarity to a wolf frighten the narrator?

• Wolves are known to be huge

• Wolves are know to be smart

• Wolves are known to be dangerous

• Wolves are know to be friendly

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In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," which description best defines Kentaro's relationship to Hachiko?

• Hachiko is Kentaro's long lost cousin

• Hachiko is Kentaro's longtime enemy

• Hachiko is Kentaro's demanding master

• Hachiko is Kentaro's reliable friend

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In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," which word best describes how people felt about Hachiko after his owner's death?

• Angry

• Caring

• Nervous

• Peaceful

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What is one reason "Hachiko" The True Story of a Loyal Dog" is considered historical fiction?

• The story ends with a continuing conflict. 

• The story is entirely imagined by the author. 

• It is based on real events from the past. 

• All the characters are made up by the author

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In "Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog," what conflict does Kentaro face when Dr. Ueno dies?

• Kentaro struggles to understand why Dr. Ueno has died. 

• Kentaro worries that he will never see Hachiko again. 

• Kentaro wants Mr. Kobayashi to adopt Hachiko, but he refuses.

• Kentaro fears that Hachiko will be treated poorly in his new home. 

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